What does At War with the Mystics sound like?

A whimsical fusion of psychedelic melodies and existential musings wrapped in vibrant instrumentation. Rooted in alternative rock and space rock. Start with "The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (with All Your Power)".

Is At War with the Mystics a good place to start with The Flaming Lips?

Yes, At War with the Mystics is recommended as a starting point for new The Flaming Lips listeners. A whimsical fusion of psychedelic melodies and existential musings wrapped in vibrant instrumentation. Released on April 3, 2006, 'At War with the Mystics' was The Flaming Lips' follow-up to their critically acclaimed breakthrough album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.' By this point, they had solidified their presence in alternative rock, transitioning from an underground cult favorite to mainstream recognition. This album marked a continued exploration of grand themes and experimental sounds that defined their early 2000s output.

Who is At War with the Mystics for?

At War with the Mystics works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on At War with the Mystics?

At War with the Mystics has 42 tracks, running approximately 203 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

At War with the Mystics

The Flaming Lips · 2006

203 min · 42 tracks · alternative rock · space rock

A whimsical fusion of psychedelic melodies and existential musings wrapped in vibrant instrumentation.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
atmospheric background focus
thought-provoking lyrical explorations
whimsical sonic adventures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Received widespread acclaim and solidified their artistic reputation post-breakthrough.
Themes: whimsical power struggles· Christmas skeleton imagery· resilience in chaos
Career context: Released on April 3, 2006, 'At War with the Mystics' was The Flaming Lips' follow-up to their critically acclaimed breakthrough album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.' By this point, they had solidified their presence in alternative rock, transitioning from an underground cult favorite to mainstream recognition. This album marked a continued exploration of grand themes and experimental sounds that defined their early 2000s output.
Stylistic neighbors: Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
If this clicks, go next to: Embryonic — Continues the experimental vibe with deeper sonic exploration and complex arrangements.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Strawberry Jam by Animal Collective — Shares whimsical melodies and experimental soundscapes with existential themes.

Picaresque by The Decemberists — Combines vibrant instrumentation with whimsical storytelling and a sense of resilience.

Oracular Spectacular by MGMT — Merges psychedelic pop with vivid imagery and explorations of chaos and identity.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (with All Your Power)".

Disc 1

1 The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (with All Your Power) Start here 4:51
2 Free Radicals (A Hallucination of the Christmas Skeleton Pleading with a Suicide Bomber) 3:41
3 The Sound of Failure / It’s Dark… Is It Always This Dark?? 7:18
4 My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion (The Inner Life as Blazing Shield of Defiance and Optimism as Celestial Spear of Action) 4:51
5 Vein of Stars 4:15
6 The Wizard Turns On… the Giant Silver Flashlight and Puts on His Werewolf Moccasins 3:41
7 It Overtakes Me / The Stars Are So Big… I Am So Small… Do I Stand a Chance? 6:50
8 Mr. Ambulance Driver 4:21
9 Haven’t Got a Clue 3:25
10 The W.A.N.D. (The Will Always Negates Defeat) 3:42
11 Pompeii am Götterdämmerung 4:21
12 Goin’ On 3:39

Disc 2

1 The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (with All Your Power) Start here 5:22
2 Free Radicals (A Hallucination of the Christmas Skeleton Pleading with a Suicide Bomber) 3:39
3 The Sound of Failure / It’s Dark… Is It Always This Dark? 7:18
4 My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion (The Inner Life as Blazing Shield of Defiance and Optimism as Celestial Spear of Action) 5:01
5 Vein of Stars 4:58
6 The Wizard Turns On… the Giant Silver Flashlight and Puts on His Werewolf Moccasins 3:45
7 It Overtakes Me / The Stars Are So Big… I Am So Small… Do I Stand a Chance? 6:55
8 Mr. Ambulance Driver 4:22
9 Haven’t Got a Clue 3:23
10 The W.A.N.D. (The Will Always Negates Defeat) 3:42
11 Pompeii am Götterdämmerung 4:22
12 Goin’ On 3:44
13 Why Does It End? 4:38
14 You Gotta Hold On 4:52
15 Your Face Can Tell the Future 5:20
16 The Gold in the Mountain of Our Madness 4:47
17 Time Travel?? Yes!! 3:23
18 Bohemian Rhapsody 6:36
19 My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion (The Inner Life as Blazing Shield of Defiance and Optimism as Celestial Spear of Action) 4:39
20 Goin’ On 3:43
21 Unmade Bed / No Quarter 6:55
22 The Sound of Failure 4:03
23 Vein of Stars 4:50
24 Vein of Stars (Operatic Spook) 4:15
25 The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (with All Your Power) (Chicken Fried Hoedown Protest Rally) 4:44
26 The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (with All Your Power) (In Anatropous Reflex) 4:22
27 Mr. Ambulance Driver 5:01
28 The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song 4:07
29 The W.A.N.D. 3:48
30 2006 Classen High Commencement Speech 12:19

What to play next

This album is considered a Critical Peak in The Flaming Lips's catalog. Received widespread acclaim and solidified their artistic reputation post-breakthrough.

Listen next

Embryonic

2009

Continues the experimental vibe with deeper sonic exploration and complex arrangements.

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Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots

2002

Sets a foundation with similar whimsical themes and vibrant soundscapes.

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